WI AB19

Expands criminal protections currently available to elder persons (age 60+) to also cover "adults at risk" as defined in Wisconsin statutes, including increased penalties for crimes against these victims

Creates a new first-degree sexual assault offense (Class B felony) for committing second-degree sexual assault against an adult at risk, when the defendant had actual knowledge of the victim's at-risk status

Extends battery offense classifications to adults at risk, with penalties ranging from Class I felony (reckless bodily harm) to Class C felony (intentional great bodily harm)

Allows courts to freeze up to 100% of a defendant's assets when charged with financial exploitation of an adult at risk involving property valued over $2,500, for purposes of victim restitution

Permits adult at risk petitioners to participate in restraining order hearings by telephone or live audiovisual means, matching accommodations already provided to elder persons